tetanic convulsion
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convulsion — 1. A violent spasm or series of jerkings of the face, trunk, or extremities. 2. SYN: seizure (2). [L. convulsio, fr. convello, pp. vulsus, to tear up] benign neonatal convulsions a familial, self limited epilepsy … Medical dictionary
subtetanic — |səb+ adjective Etymology: sub + tetanic : of less than tetanic force : approaching tetany or tetanus and especially in form or degree of contraction a subtetanic convulsion * * * adj … Useful english dictionary
subtetanic — Denoting tonic muscular spasms or convulsions that are not entirely sustained but have brief remissions. * * * sub·te·tan·ic .səb te tan ik adj approaching tetany or tetanus esp. in form or degree of contraction <subtetanic contractions of the … Medical dictionary
